Biomet Microfixation, Inc. Obwegeser Ramus Clamp w/ wide shield, 20 cm, 8", Right. ORAL-MAXILLO-CRANIO-FACIAL SURGERY, Original OBWEGESER Instruments. Walter Lorenz Surgical, Inc., Subsidiary of Biomet Microfixation, Inc. NOTE: None distributed domestically. Cranio-maxillofacial manual instrumentation to be used to aid in the treatment and care of patients, as determined appropriate, by a trained medical professional. The Obwegeser Ramus Clamps are self-retaining clamps, used on the ascending ramus of the mandible w Recall
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Obwegeser Ramus Clamp w/ wide shield, 20 cm, 8", Right. ORAL-MAXILLO-CRANIO-FACIAL SURGERY, Original OBWEGESER Instruments. Walter Lorenz Surgical, Inc., Subsidiary of Biomet Microfixation, Inc. NOTE: None distributed domestically. Cranio-maxillofacial manual instrumentation to be used to aid in the treatment and care of patients, as determined appropriate, by a trained medical professional. The Obwegeser Ramus Clamps are self-retaining clamps, used on the ascending ramus of the mandible w
Brand
Biomet Microfixation, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Number 050801.
Products Sold
Lot Number 050801.
Biomet Microfixation, Inc. is recalling Obwegeser Ramus Clamp w/ wide shield, 20 cm, 8", Right. ORAL-MAXILLO-CRANIO-FACIAL SURGERY, Origina due to The Biomet Microfixation Obwegeser Ramus Clamp, Wide Right 01-7996 were incorrectly etched as the left part number 01-7997.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The Biomet Microfixation Obwegeser Ramus Clamp, Wide Right 01-7996 were incorrectly etched as the left part number 01-7997.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Customers were contacted by e-mail notification with read receipt. Customers were notified in the e-mail to immediately discontinue use of the recalled product and return the affected items to Biomet Microfixation, Inc. The e-mail also included an Inventory Reconciliation form for customers to complete and return via fax (904-741-1801) to Biomet Microfixation, Inc. For questions related to this notice, please call 1-800-874-7711 or 904-741-4400 extension 448, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026